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Several Federal Trade Commission (FTC) refund checks were sent in July, providing customers with compensation for fraud and other scams.
The agency also is accepting applications for refunds in other settlements.
Fortune Hi-Tech Refund Checks
The FTC is sending 102,178 refund checks totaling over $1.4 million to consumers who were duped by Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing schemes.
Consumers were allegedly promised that they could make a significant profit selling products and services through Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing.
According to the FTC and several state attorneys general, the company intentionally misled customers and targeted Spanish-speaking or immigrant communities to reap a profit through start-up costs and monthly fees.
The first round of checks was distributed to affected customers in November 2016 and the second distribution occurred in September 2018. These first two distributions totalled over $3.2 million. With the most recent round of checks worth $1.4 million and individual checks worth $14.52, affected consumers recovered a total of $41.16.
Consumers who receive a check from the FTC should cash it within 90 days.
Any questions regarding these FTC refunds can be directed to the administrator, Epiq Systems, at 1-800-964-0978.
On Point Global Fake DMV Website Refund Payments
Consumers could receive an FTC refund from an $85 million judgment against On Point Global. Payments are available to consumers who paid On Point Global for driver’s license or vehicle registration services through the company’s bogus websites between January 2017 and December 2019.
The FTC claims On Point Global intentionally deceived customers by posing as genuine DMV websites. By tricking customers into thinking the websites were legitimate, On Point Global was allegedly able to dupe them into paying for a PDF about the renewal process.
In order to receive a refund, consumers should apply by Aug. 31, 2022.
Additional questions can be directed to the refund administrator at 1-866-223-6288.
On Point Global Fake Government Assistance Website Refunds
Another FTC judgment worth $17 million will provide refunds for consumers duped by On Point Global’s fake government assistance websites.
On Point Global allegedly operated over 200 websites that claimed to be able to check if someone was eligible for government assistance. This includes Housing Choice Voucher program, Section 8 housing assistance and food stamps benefits. Instead of checking eligibility, the websites allegedly gathered sensitive personal information and sold it to third parties, leaving customers with only a PDF about government products.
In order to receive an FTC refund, eligible individuals should apply online by Aug. 31, 2022.
Additional questions can be directed to the refund administrator at 1-866-223-6288.
Next-Gen Refund Payments
The FTC is sending almost $25 million in refund checks to over 240,000 people who lost money as a result of a sweepstakes scam run by Next-Gen Inc.
Next-Gen allegedly promised cash prizes to customers to participate in sweepstakes or “game of skill” contests. In reality, the FTC says, consumers paid a fee only to receive no prize.
Individuals in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom or other countries may have fallen victim to these schemes.
A $102 million judgment is now funding payments for consumers all over the world who were impacted by Next-Gen sweepstakes scams.
U.S. and Canada residents are receiving their checks in the mail and should cash them within 90 days.
United Kingdom residents will receive prepaid Mastercard cards to affected consumers.
Other international consumers must request a PayPal payment by Oct. 17, 2022.
Consumers with any additional questions can reach out to Rust Consulting Inc. at 1-833-721-2728 or 1-612-509-2644.
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